INTERN/CO-OP - MOORESVILLE DESIGN CENTER

Packaging Corporation of America; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Benefits enrollment after 30 days

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites applications for an Industrial/Structural Design Co-op at our Mooresville Design Center for Fall 2026. You will contribute to design projects while gaining hands-on experience in packaging science and industrial design. Candidates working toward a B.S.

in Packaging Science/Engineering or Industrial Design should apply. Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, CAD tools, and 3D rendering will be valued as you collaborate with our team and learn PCA's

Qualifications

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or Packaging Science/Engineering is required.
• Experience with CAD tools and MS Office is preferred.
• Strong communication and ability to work under time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Interviews may be conducted with students for the internship program.
• Assist design team with project tasks and documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Industrial Design

Packaging Science/Engineering

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Artios

AutoCAD

3D Rendering

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

PCA is hiring one Intern/Co-op at our Mooresville Design Center for Fall 2026 Representatives will be conducting interviews for students working towards a B.S. in Packaging Science/Engineering and Industrial Design.

Industrial/Structural Design Co-op

Basic Qualifications

Working towards Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or Packaging Science/Engineering is required.

Experience

Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Artios, Auto Cad and 3D Rendering Programs.

Knowledge-Skills-Abilities

Must be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.

Must exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational and computer skills.

Must be capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving.

Must be capable of working with ambiguity and change.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary for position: $25 per hour.
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer